Doctoral Program in Advanced English Studies: Linguistics, Literature and Culture 36 months PHD Programme By Universidade de Vigo |TopUniversities

Programme overview

Main Subject

English Language and Literature

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The interuniversity doctoral program in Advanced English Studies: Linguistics, Literature and Culture, participated by the Universities of Santiago de Compostela (USC), A Coruña (UDC) and Vigo (UVIGO), is an accredited program that meets the high standards of excellence of the European Higher Education System. This doctoral program builds on previous programs that have received official recognition of excellence from the Spanish Ministry of Education. The main objective of the program in English Studies is to train students to develop research in different areas of English Studies. Specifically, doctoral students will be provided with the professional skills and competencies to write a doctoral thesis under the supervision of experts from the three departments involved in the program. This may include the following: identifying an object of study and developing an analysis method that produces innovative results; being able to write in English in accordance with academic conventions and demands; being able to interpret and use literature in different fields of English Studies; presenting and disseminating results at national and international academic meetings; be able to understand and critically assess the reception of the results by the academic community; finally, effectively use information and communication technologies applied to the different areas of English Studies.

Programme overview

Main Subject

English Language and Literature

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The interuniversity doctoral program in Advanced English Studies: Linguistics, Literature and Culture, participated by the Universities of Santiago de Compostela (USC), A Coruña (UDC) and Vigo (UVIGO), is an accredited program that meets the high standards of excellence of the European Higher Education System. This doctoral program builds on previous programs that have received official recognition of excellence from the Spanish Ministry of Education. The main objective of the program in English Studies is to train students to develop research in different areas of English Studies. Specifically, doctoral students will be provided with the professional skills and competencies to write a doctoral thesis under the supervision of experts from the three departments involved in the program. This may include the following: identifying an object of study and developing an analysis method that produces innovative results; being able to write in English in accordance with academic conventions and demands; being able to interpret and use literature in different fields of English Studies; presenting and disseminating results at national and international academic meetings; be able to understand and critically assess the reception of the results by the academic community; finally, effectively use information and communication technologies applied to the different areas of English Studies.

Admission Requirements

Access requirements

In general, to gain access to an official PhD programme the candidate must hold a Spanish degree in English Studies or equivalent and a Master's degree in English Studies or in any other area of Humanities.

  • All candidates should have at least a C1 level in English. if necessary, this requirement will have to be certified by an official diploma or certificate.
  • Students who have completed the Master degree in Secondary Education may have access to the programme although they will have to undertake a number of courses from the Interuniversity Master in English Studies.

3 Years
Jan
Sep

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

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